Designing Home: Jews and Midcentury Modernism

The Contemporary Jewish Museum's recently opened exhibition "Designing Home" examines Jewish contributions to mid-century design. Guest curated by Donald Albrecht, the show encompasses an array of works - from tableware and posters to vintage furniture and architecture. The more than 35 creative professionals whose endeavors are highlighted include lesser-known names along with the more prominent (George Nelson, Anni Albers, Saul Bass, Richard Neutra). .

Decorator Showcase

Arguably the city's premier design event, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase runs through Memorial Day. This year, more than two dozen spaces - indoor and outdoor, big and small - in a 1907 Presidio Heights mansion have been reimagined by talented local firms. The Showcase is a fundraiser for San Francisco University High School's financial aid program.

artMRKT San Francisco

Visitors to the 2014 artMRKT can expect to find new and returning exhibitors from all over the country. More than 70 galleries that specialize in contemporary and modern art will be present for this four-day fair, which gets under way with an opening-night soiree. (The evening benefits the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's de Young and Legion of Honor.)

Private Collections appeals to design and art fans equally; it's a chance to appreciate works in the homes of their collectors. There are eight participants this year, representing styles such as contemporary, African American abstract, the art of California and mid-20th century abstract. Private Collections is a fundraiser for Enterprise for High School Students, which works with San Francisco's youth on skills development, college preparation and career exploration.